Protective and Compassionate Society for the Animals of Puerto Vallarta

Founded by a group of dedicated volunteers and animal lovers, the Board of Directors consists of Janice Gonzalez and Heather Wilson and officers Luz Wong, Secretary; Janice Chatterton, Treasurer; and Gretchen DeWitt, President. All Board members and officers work on a volunteer basis and do not receive salaries.

The SPCA de PV has been providing and will continue to provide:

Private vet costs for rescued animals from the
acopio and other locations. These costs include tests, vaccinations,
deworming, Frontline treatment for ticks and lice, neutering and
spaying, two baths a week and room and board until adopted.

All spaying and neutering costs and testing for disease for animals we rescue from the Acopio and put for adoption at the public library every Saturday from 10-2.

Physical improvements to clinic of private vet who fosters animals from the Acopio.

Physical improvements to the Acopio, i.e., payment for clearing and fencing of approximately 5,500 meters of land to be used as an exercise area for dogs.

Donations of veterinary supplies and equipment to the Patronato de Control de Mascotas y Fauna Silvestre, A.C. and to private vet.

Create and maintain data base of adoptions.

Request volunteer to bathe and groom dogs at the Acopio and at private vet's clinic so they look their best on Saturday adoption days.

Request volunteers every Thursday to walk dogs, socialize cats and kittens and give food and water when needed at the Acopio.

Request volunteers on a daily basis to do walk dogs and socialize cats and kittens at the private vet's clinic.

Foster homes whenever possible for companion animals.

Adoption network for placement of Acopio and other rescue animals.

Request volunteers to supervise animals in our foster home - "Casita de Guadalupe."

Future goal:

Create and operate a private shelter.

The SPCA de PV is dependent upon the generosity of donations, monthly pledges and volunteers in order to meet our monthly obligations. Our financial records are open and available for inspection.
Donations are tax deductible and receipts are given.